Abortion Quote by Pope John Paul II
“Laws which authorize and promote abortion and euthanasia are therefore radically opposed not only to the good of the individual but also to the common good; as such they are completely lacking in authentic juridical validity. Disregard for the right to life, precisely because it leads to the killing of the person whom society exists to serve, is what most directly conflicts with the possibility of achieving the common good. Consequently, a civil law authorizing abortion or euthanasia ceases by that very fact to be a true, morally binding civil law.”
About This Quote
Source Encyclical: Evangelium Vitae, 1995
Abortion and euthanasia undermine individual and common good, lacking true legal legitimacy.
In simple terms: These practices conflict with life’s value and societal purpose.
Key Takeaway
Uphold the sanctity of life in law.
Themes
ethics
law
human dignity
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- medical ethics
- public policy
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a law’s moral authority?
- How can societies balance individual rights with common good?
A Different Perspective
Legal systems may struggle to enforce moral standards.
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